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Popular APC Lawmaker to Nigerians: We Are All Hungry, Let’s Go Back to Farming — Tinubu Cannot Fix Nigeria in One Year

August 21, 2024 Taiwo Oyedepo

We Are All Hungry, Let’s Go Back to Farm; Rotting of Over 20 Years Cannot Be Fixed in One Year — Rep Onanuga Tells Nigerians.   Hon. Adewunmi Onanuga, the…

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APC Crisis: NBA Asks Okocha To Apologize To Justices Over Derogatory Comment

August 21, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

The leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, in Rivers State has slammed Tony Okocha, the sacked Caretaker Committee Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state. NBA…

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CAFWCL: Obaseki Hails Edo Queens For Final Feat

August 21, 2024 Musa Jibril

Governor Godwin Obaseki has congratulated Edo State for securing a place in the final of the WAFU B Women’s Champions League qualifiers. Moses Aduku’s side defeated hosts Inter D’Abidjan 2-1…

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Rivers State Confirms Two Cases Of Mpox

August 21, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

Posted by Amarachi on Wed 21st Aug, 2024 – tori.ng Oreh assured that the Ministry of Health has put in place machineries to combat Mpox as the State Public Health…

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Tinubu’s Govt Spends N15 Billion on Aircraft Maintenance, Fueling in 6 Months Amidst Economic Hardship

August 21, 2024 Chiamaka Chinonso

The administration of President Bola Tinubu has reportedly spent N15.9 billion on aircraft maintenance and fueling within the first six months of 2024, a figure that has sparked significant controversy…

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Jennifer Lopez Files For Divorce From Ben Affleck

August 21, 2024 Musa Jibril

Popular American singer and actress, Jennifer Lopez, also known as J.Lo, has filed for divorce from her husband, Ben Affleck. DAILY POST reports that the couple, who have been in…

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I Am Not Leaving PDP – Fubara Assures BoT

August 21, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

Gov Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has dismissed speculations that he is dumping the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. He affirmed his loyalty to the party, stating that Rivers would remain…

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Businessman Arraigned Over Alleged Assault, Threat To Life

August 21, 2024 Musa Jibril

A 30-year-old businessman, Oluwatimilehin Olorunfunmi, on Wednesday appeared before an Okitipupa Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ondo State over alleged assault and threat to life. The defendant, whose address was not…

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Ekpa Unveils 40-State Biafra Map

August 21, 2024 Musa Jibril

The Simon Ekpa-led Biafra Government, BRGIE, has announced December 2, 2024, as the date to present its 40 United States of Biafra Map and issue a declaration. Ekpa, the self-acclaimed…

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BBNaija S9: Wanni, Handi Might Give Out Prize Money To Charity If They Win

August 21, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ contestant Wanni and Handi may donate their prize money if they win the show. The twin sisters gave the hint during a chat with…

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NNPCL N2.1trn Dividend, N2.6trn Tax Will Ease Govt’s Financial Burden – Analyst

August 20, 2024 Musa Jibril

The Chief Executive Officer of Cowry Assets Management Limited and financial analyst, Johnson Chukwu, has said that the dividend and taxes paid by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL,…

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Bandits Abduct Woman, Her Newborn Twins And Son In Katsina

August 20, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

A woman, Samaila Lilila, and her three children including newborn twins have been kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Kurfi town, Kurfi Local Government Area of Katsina State. It was gathered…

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EPL: Haaland, Watkins, 5 Arsenal Players Named In PFA Team Of The Year

August 20, 2024 Musa Jibril

Five Arsenal players have been included in the 2023–2024 PFA Premier League Team of the Year. They are William Saliba, Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, David Raya and Gabriel Magalhaes. The…

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Transfer: Joao Felix Flies To London For Chelsea Medicals

August 20, 2024 Musa Jibril

Atletico Madrid forward, Joao Felix, is set to arrive in the UK on Tuesday to undergo medicals ahead of a move to Chelsea. Both clubs on Monday, agreed a deal…

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Breaking: Former Anambra deputy speaker slumps, dies (photo)

August 20, 2024 Chiamaka Chinonso

Former Anambra Deputy Speaker Harford Oseke Passes Away at 64   Harford Oseke, a former Deputy Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, has died at the age of…

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NLC President Summoned Over Alleged Terrorism And Criminal Conspiracy

August 20, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

Joe Ajaero, the National President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), has been summoned by the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, over allegations of terrorism financing, cybercrime, and other serious charges.…

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Infrastructure: Osun APC, State Govt Trade Words Over COREN, NSE Validation

August 20, 2024 Musa Jibril

The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of turning the recent visit of a combined technical team of Council for the Regulations of Engineering…

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Nigerian High School Sweethearts Set To Tie The Knot (Photos)

August 20, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

Two lovers dating since high school are set to tie the knot next month in Kogi State. Nnazoba Innocent Ebuka, from Anambra State and Salifu Faith, from Kogi State, will…

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‘Ogun INEC REC’s Death Shocking’ – Abiodun

August 20, 2024 Musa Jibril

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has expressed his condolences to the family of the late Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the state, Barrister Olaniyi…

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New Presidential Jet Saves Nigeria Huge Maintenance And Fuel Costs Running Into Millions Of Dollars Yearly – Presidential Aide, Bayo Onanuga

August 20, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has explained why the new Presidential jet was purchased amid the hardship faced in the economy.…

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